Description

Title: Senior Associate of Market Intelligence
Department: Commercial Office
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Head of Market Intelligence & Communication
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status: Hybrid

SENIOR ASSOCIATE OF MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Senior Associate of Market Intelligence supports commercial strategy initiatives by providing market intelligence, federal policy and tariff impact analysis, conducting industry and competitive analysis, preparing strategic reports, and supporting deal making processes. This position combines market research and marketing operation functions in in a multiplayer capacity managing market intelligence, competitive positioning, and strategic communications. This position reports to the Head of Market Intelligence & Communication or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is hybrid located in Houston, TX office and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 20% of the time.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Conduct market intelligence research including competitor analysis, industry trends, pricing benchmarks, and market sizing for PV modules and EPC services
• Prepare comprehensive strategic reports, market analysis documents, and competitive intelligence briefings for management and C-level stakeholders
• Conduct industry research and provide market updates on regulatory changes, technology developments, and competitive movements
• Advanced skills in creating and managing PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and Excel analyses for strategy reviews and external client presentations
• Support marketing initiatives including development of company materials, trade show planning, PR support, and marketing collateral
• Analyze sales pipeline data and market trends to provide actionable insights for deal support and strategic planning
• Support deal-making processes by providing market context, competitive positioning analysis, and strategic recommendations
• All other duties as assigned by the Head of Commercial Strategy or upper management
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, International trade, or a related field; MBA is preferred
• Minimum 3~5 years of professional experience in market research, Renewable energy, Policy analysis, business strategy, marketing, or related functions
• Must be bilingual in both English and Korean (written and verbal)
• Strong quantitative analytics background with experience in data analysis, research methodologies, and market research
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) is required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with ability to create professional presentations and analytical reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate complex strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight
• deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, error-free deliverables
• Self-directed with ability to work independently and effectively on multiple market research projects in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

PREFEERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in renewable energy sector (solar, wind, storage, Utility-Scale renewable energy project) with demonstrated knowledge of module, PV, or energy systems markets is strongly preferred
• Experience with industry research databases, institutional research reports, or market intelligence platforms (BNEF, Wood Mackenzie, SEIA) is preferred

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 20% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.